Purpose

The goal of the pharmacy residency program at Baystate Medical Center is to prepare pharmacists to practice in their career path of choice. Areas of practice may include: clinical pharmacist, clinical pharmacy specialist, adjunct faculty member, or specialty resident/fellow. 

Graduates of the BMC pharmacy residency will be self-directed learners in the areas of:

Service

• Utilize the "best practice" model in the delivery of patient care

• Function as an integral member of the healthcare team

• Employ evidence-based thought processes for the resolution of clinical problems

• Promote and support a safe and effective medication use process

• Serve as leaders of the profession

Teaching

• Educate healthcare providers about "best practice" through written and verbal means

• Effectively communicate teaching points to students in small group, classroom, and practice environments

• Actively participate in patient counseling and other forms of patient teaching

Scholarly Activity

• Exercise scholarly thought in the practice of pharmacy

• Understand the concepts of clinical research

Balanced Training

The intense twelve-month program provides experiences in a variety of settings, focusing on the core areas of practice specified in the ASHP Accreditation Standards including patient care and practice management. Residents will complete a total of 10 rotations (8 core experiences and 2 electives).